White Sox and Guardians Face Off in ALDS Game 5

The Chicago White Sox will take on the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, with both teams vying for a place in the AL Championship Series. The series is currently tied after Cleveland secured a 9-5 victory on Thursday.

The White Sox, who finished the regular season with an 84-78 record, have struggled on the road, posting a 38-45 record away from home in 2026. In contrast, the Guardians, who topped the AL Central with an 85-77 record, have a home record of 41-42. Chicago is expected to start Sean Burke, while Cleveland will counter with Gavin Williams.

The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland, where the Guardians are favored at -138 on the money line. The over/under for the game is set at 7 runs, with recent matchups indicating a trend towards higher scoring.